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VA SB1276

VA SB1276
Essential health benefits; abortion coverage.


summary

Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
01/21/2021
Passed
Dead
02/08/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Essential health benefits; abortion coverage. Removes the prohibition on the provision of coverage for abortions in any qualified health insurance plan that is sold or offered for sale through a health benefits exchange established or operating in Virginia.

AI Summary

This bill removes the prohibition on the provision of coverage for abortions in any qualified health insurance plan that is sold or offered for sale through a health benefits exchange established or operating in Virginia. The existing law prohibited coverage for abortions in such plans, with exceptions for when the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. This bill removes those restrictions, allowing for broader coverage of abortion services in Virginia's health insurance exchanges.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Continued to Special Session 1 in Labor and Commerce by voice vote (on 02/08/2021)

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